Bar Boushu
An atmospheric bar that serves bespoke drinks.
The bar logo features penguins having wine, this unassuming bar’s mysterious interior and well-stocked shelves are worth checking out.
Chika
Its name means basement, and you can enjoy sake down there.
A basement izakaya that offers an affordable sake pairing experience with light dishes - a great snacking experience.
Craft Beer Bar iBrew Ginza
A heaven of tiny label beers.
Get your craft beer fix in this restaurant, stocking both local and international options. Marvel at an impressive tap display and their 20 beer flight set.
Kunizakeya
A sake bar hidden from the streets.
For both new and seasoned sake lovers, this standing sake bar offers sake from 47 prefectures in a warm ambience.
Nishizawa
Sake from all over Japan.
A sake specialty store that offers samples and tastings - a great spot to get a gift for a special occasion.
Shimbashi Bar Delta
A welcoming bar for tourists that has a wide selection of whiskeys.
The atmosphere is calm and cozy, featuring an impressive display of whiskey bottles and the bartender loves to share his knowledge about whiskey. It's a spot you can feel comfortable visiting alone.
Shinobazu Brewery
A cool micro-brewery in Ueno.
Indulge in a selection of lamb dishes and local craft beers on tap here.
Stand 88
Wine and wagyu - a casual fine dining experience.
Treat yourself to melt-in-your-mouth wagyu sushi, sandwiches and skewers in this shop hidden away from the main street. Top it off with a glass of wine.
Yello
Standing izakaya serving the best lemon sours.
Enjoy unique potato salad, fresh lemon sours, and juicy fried chicken here. Look out for the mini fridge stocked full of lemons at the back.
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Coffee cocktails are the highlight in this zero waste bar.
It's all about the aesthetic and monochrome vibes here. Sweet cravings can also be satisfied easily.
BW Cave
Offers draft martinis on tap and an innovative food menu.
When you're finished there, you can drop by its sister bar - The Bellwood - just below.
Maru
A hidden wine and dine spot.
If you're a wine lover, you can't skip this spot. You'll be impressed by the bottles of wine lined up along the wall. Tapas served there includes asparagus gratin and anchovy butter fries that will satisfy any light cravings.
Konohanano Brewery
A sake brewery offering quirky flavors.
Over 100 types of sake available in this brewery to sample with small dishes.
Kunisuwa Brewery
A local brewery with an impressive storefront that also sells stationery.
A great spot to sample different kinds of freshly brewed beers. Recommended food items to try are the roast beef and smoked duck. The owner of the place also runs a bespoke printing service and has a selection of stationary items for sale on the second floor.
Bar Butler Ginza
Facing a side street with a welcoming atmosphere, this bar offers an extensive selection of Japanese whiskies.
Facing a side street with a welcoming atmosphere, this bar offers an extensive selection of Japanese whiskies. An English menu makes ordering easy. For a first cocktail, try the Green Tea Negroni, elegantly finished with gold leaf.
Bar Butler
A tiny bar run by a charming bartender.
Sip on the finest classic cocktails and whiskey selection in a dim-lit setting.
Hitachino Brewing
Japan’s first Hitachino Nest Beer bar, now loved in 40 countries.
They brew and distill on site, serving craft beers with specialty pork dishes and fun tasting sets.
Tokyo Confidential
A popular bar serving world-class cocktails, including the signature Cheshire Cat Grin.
The menu also features a range of food, with terrace and rooftop seating offering views of Tokyo Tower.
Music Bar Lion
A Shibuya music bar that draws serious music lovers.
Events run daily across house, techno, hip-hop, and more, all backed by a pro-level sound system. The artwork is worth a look too.
Shushokudo Toranomon Distillery
A distillery-backed bar tucked into a corner of Toranomon Yokocho.
It serves flavorful craft gin under the banner Tokyo Local Spirits, paired with comfort-food dishes like shrimp mayo.